Red tide sighted
A red tide has been sighted over the past week, the Inter-departmental Red Tide Working Group reported today (December 5).
The red tide was spotted by staff of the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) on November 28 in Deep Bay. The red tide still persists, and no associated fish deaths have been reported as of today.
A spokesman for the working group said, "The red tide was formed by Phaeocystis globosa, which is commonly found in Hong Kong waters. According to literature overseas, the algal species can produce foam that may affect fish."
Red tide is a natural phenomenon. The AFCD's proactive phytoplankton monitoring programme will continue to monitor red tide occurrences to minimise the impact on the mariculture industry and the public.
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Fatal traffic accident in Wan Chai
Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Wan Chai today (December 5) in which a woman died.
At 10.14am, a coach driven by a 62-year-old man was travelling along Wan Chai Road southbound. When approaching the junction of Wan Chai Road and Cross Street, the coach reportedly knocked down an 86-year-old female pedestrian.
The female pedestrian was trapped under the coach and subsequently rescued by passersby. Sustaining serious multiple injuries, she was rushed to Ruttonjee Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 10.42am.
The coach driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries. Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Hong Kong Island is under way.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3660 6848.
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